It’s been an incredible year for music with so many groundbreaking albums dropping back-to-back. From iconic comebacks to rising stars making waves, 2024 has delivered a lot to talk about.
So, there's the usual suspects in Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter moving crazy units, and who could forget the controversial Country album from the Queen Beyonce.
Then there's instant cult classics like Tyler The Creator's Chromakopia and of course, both Future and Metro Boomin albums. With so many to choose from its hard to trust whichis the album of the year.
From Kendrick and Drake going back and forth, to Kendrick releasing a surprise album with 'GNX'. In addition to an iconic release from DJ Mustard, the West Coast represented tough, bringing a spotlight to many up and coming artists in the West.
J. Cole made waves by bringing classic projects to DSPs, while the legendary return of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg reminded us why they’re icons. On the Hip Hop front, Glorilla, Sexyy Red, and the rise of Doechii kept the momentum going for the talented female artists of the industry.
Meanwhile, R&B saw a powerful resurgence, with Leon Thomas and other newcomers stepping into the spotlight and redefining the genre’s future.
We’ve seen phenomenal releases from genres across the board. From boundary-pushing sounds to nostalgia-packed projects, the bar has been set sky-high this year.
So, we ’re turning it over to you, the EngineEars community—
👉 What’s your pick for Album of the Year?
Let’s hear it! Drop your thoughts below and let’s hash it out. 👇